Diplomacy: Nicaragua has severed diplomatic relations with Italy after Rome renewed calls to extradite Alessio Casimirri, a former Red Brigades militant convicted in the 1978 kidnapping and killing of former Italian Prime Minister Aldo Moro; Managua says Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani’s remarks were “unjustified, aggressive and irresponsible,” while Italy says it will keep demanding Casimirri face Italian justice. Mining & Land Rights: Nicaragua approved gold mining concessions covering over 1.2 million hectares, with reporting saying Chinese-owned firms now control about 10% of the country through concessions that critics say expand extraction into protected Indigenous and Afro-descendant territories. Public Health/Jobs: The WHO opened its Global Internship Programme to citizens of all 194 member states, including Nicaragua, with placements across Switzerland and offices worldwide. Immigration Scrams: U.S. DHS says it’s launching an “all-out war” on immigration scammers after complaints doubled, including cases where victims paid via social media and were later deported to Nicaragua. Sports: Nicaragua’s women’s team played in the FIBA Women’s AmeriCup 2027 Centrobasket qualifiers, while Florida Gators players Kiyomi McMiller and Aurora Almón competed for Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic, respectively. Travel Advisory: The U.S. State Department issued a Level 3 “reconsider travel” warning for Nicaragua amid civil unrest and planned mass demonstrations. Money Transfers: Zapp expanded WhatsApp-based remittances to Nicaragua, offering bank deposit or cash pickup options.